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Gerlosstein

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 5 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Gerlosstein
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Difficulty points 1308
Length 11.1 km
Average gradient 9.2%
Steepest 100 metres 15.6%
Total ascent 1020 m

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13 hairpin turns
Gravel
#28 toughest climb of Austria
#67 most elevation gain of Austria
#50 longest climb of Tyrol
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Gerlosstein is a climb in the region Tyrol. It is 11.1 km long and bridges 1020 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1308. The top of the ascent is located at 1610 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: B165

2.0 by thijsvandoren
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Where shall I start? Climbing the Gerlosstein is not for everyone: first of all some parts are very steep, but it is also difficult to do some steep gravel roads in a sitting position. But it works; blood is thicker than water! The gravel road is occasionally interrupted by an asphalt road. Then the descending. Let me be brief: descending over this steep gravel took all the joy out of cycling. Not for nothing is there a prohibition sign for (racing) cyclists. Maybe mtb'ers can indulge thems... read more

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Where shall I start? Climbing the Gerlosstein is not for everyone: first of all some parts are very steep, but it is also difficult to do some steep gravel roads in a sitting position. But it works; blood is thicker than water! The gravel road is occasionally interrupted by an asphalt road. Then the descending. Let me be brief: descending over this steep gravel took all the joy out of cycling. Not for nothing is there a prohibition sign for (racing) cyclists. Maybe mtb'ers can indulge themselves here, but for me it is no longer necessary. Conclusion: the climb is beautiful, the descent disgusting. However, there is a splendid restaurant at the top.

Waar zal ik beginnen? Het beklimmen van de Gerlosstein is niet voor iedereen weggelegd: eerst en vooral zijn bepaalde stukken bijzonder steil, maar is het ook moeilijk om bepaalde stroken steile gravelweg al zittend te doen. Maar het lukt; het bloed kruipt waar het niet gaan kan! De gravelstrook wordt trouwens toch af en toe onderbroken door verharde weg. Dan het dalen. Laat me kort zijn: het afdalen over deze steile gravel ontnam me alle vreugde op de racefiets. Niet voor niets staat er een verbodsbord voor (race)fietsers. Wellicht halen mtb’ers hier hun hart op, maar voor mij hoeft het niet meer. Conclusie: beklimmen is mooi, dalen weerzinwekkend. Wel een schitterend restaurant boven.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:35:15
11 km/h 01:00:37
15 km/h 00:44:27
19 km/h 00:35:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gerlosstein is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Gerlosstein belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Gerlosstein is 11.1 km long.

The average gradient of Gerlosstein is 9.2%.

Gerlosstein has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.6%.

The summit of Gerlosstein is at 1610 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:35:15 to climb Gerlosstein. At 11 km/h the time is 01:00:37, and at 15 km/h 00:44:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:05 is an achievable time.

Gerlosstein is located in the region Tyrol in Austria.

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